This afternoon, faith leaders and Oregon United for Marriage Chief Petitioner Jeana Frazzini turned in 2,000 sponsorship signatures on the Freedom to Marry and Religious Protection Initiative—twice the number of signatures needed to move into the ballot title process. “With Oregon’s help, we did it,” Frazzini said."

Yesterday, on Oregon’s birthday, you gave this state an incredible gift. In fourteen communities, from Pendleton to Medford, and from Astoria to Grants Pass, you stood up for basic freedom. For love. For families. For the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples in Oregon.

“We have worked tirelessly to build support for marriage equality in Oregon, to engage our community and our allies—and now it’s time to take the next step in winning the freedom to marry for all Oregonians,” says Basic Rights Oregon Executive Director Jeana Frazzini.

We are traveling across the state to hold Valentine’s Day events to begin gathering the first sponsorship signatures for a November 2014 ballot measure. Please join us! Click below for times and locations in your area.